The artwork, titled “God creates Man and gives him the breath of life (Genesis II, 7)” by Marc Chagall, dates back to approximately 1956 and was created in France. This etching on paper belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and measures 31 x 23.1 cm. It is a religious piece that forms part of the “Etchings for the Bible” series, which spans the years 1930-1939 and 1952-1956.
The artwork depicts a biblical scene with a profound sense of spirituality and divine intervention, characteristic of Chagall’s unique style. The image portrays God giving life to man, emphasizing the act of divine creation. The figures are rendered with fluidity and a sense of motion, highlighting the ethereal and spiritual connection between the divine and the mortal. The use of etching provides a textured, tactile quality that enriches the visual narrative and adds depth to the composition. The primitivist influence is evident in the simplified, almost childlike representation of the figures, which imbues the piece with a sense of innocence and sacred reverence.
